Yosemite Sierra Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 38) Aspire Overnight Adventures There’s no better way to get back to nature than to go camping, whether you really rough it with rucksack and sleeping bag or ease the transition from urban life with an Rv. Pieces of heaven, from streamside rustic camps where you bring your own water, to campgrounds with full amenities, we have it all. The south side of Bass lake is a favorite for casual campers. This man-made mountain jewel has public and private campgrounds for both vehicles and tents. The camping experience at the lake can’t be beat. At most sites, the lake is just a short walk away, and stores and eateries can make up for whatever you may have forgotten. Spaces fill up fast, so reservations are a must during peak summer months. If you get tired of lolling round in your camp chair, you can rent a boat for fishing – imagine fresh fish sizzling in your frying pan. Bass lake has a full range of water sports. If you want to you can just drift along and tie up at one of its sandy beaches. The Sierra National Forest has nearly 30 campgrounds to choose from, and some even welcome horses. Check out the Web site, fs.fed.us/r5/sierra. The forest stretches from rolling, oak-covered hills to stark alpine crags. Be careful, as you can’t get big motor homes or trailers into some of the mountain campgrounds. (top) Michael Ambrose© - Glacial erratics and windswept Jeffrey pines, Olmstead Point, Northern Yosemite (above) Jerry Baldwin© - Half Dome cables 38 YosemitesierraVisitorsBureau-(559)83-43 http://fs.fed.us/r5/sierra
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